Payroll Specialist I

Job Summary: The position of the payroll specialist consists of compiling reports to verify employee time and payroll data, auditing employee wages, deductions, and processing facility payrolls in a web-based Payroll system. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Compile reports to verify payroll data from timecards. Verify wages and deductions, once payrolls have been processed and calculated. Verify leave time, such as vacation, vacation payouts, and sick leave for active and terminated employees. Process employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions. Audit paperwork for new employees and employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations. Review hours worked, pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records. Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Working understanding of payroll principles, practices, and procedures. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Excel knowledge is preferred: basic formatting, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP. Knowledge of using the internet and web-based platforms. Experience with UKG is a plus. Education and Experience:High School diploma or equivalent Basic Payroll knowledge Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing undue hardship for the employer. Continuous sitting per shift. Ability to work continuously on a telephone/computer/scanner/fax/copier or other office equipment per shift. Frequent periods of walking and/or standing. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-06